How to Get to Koh Larn, Chonburi

To get to Koh Larn, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Arrive at Bali Hai Pier

Bali Hai Pier is the main pier that provides boats to Koh Larn. It is located in South Pattaya. You can get to Bali Hai Pier in several ways:

• Private car: It takes about 20 minutes.
• Public transportation: Take bus number 33 or 82. It takes about 30 minutes.
• Van: Take a van from Mo Chit New Bus Station or Ekkamai Bus Station. It takes about 2 hours.

2. Buy a boat ticket

Once you arrive at Bali Hai Pier, you can buy a boat ticket at the pier. There are two types of passenger boats available:

• Regular passenger boat (two-story boat): It takes about 45 minutes. The fare is 30 baht/person.
• Speedboat: It takes about 15 minutes. The fare is 150 baht/person.

3. Board the boat

Once you have purchased your boat ticket, you can board the boat. The boat will depart according to the scheduled time.

4. Disembark

Once the boat arrives at Koh Larn, you can disembark at Na Ban Pier or Hat Ta Wan Pier. Both piers are close to accommodation and restaurants on Koh Larn.

Return trip

You can buy a return boat ticket at Na Ban Pier or Hat Ta Wan Pier.

Tips

• Tourists should book their boat tickets in advance, especially during holidays or long weekends.
• Tourists should allow enough time for travel as there may be traffic jams or full buses.
• Tourists should prepare sun protection gear, such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Tourists should choose accommodation that offers pier transfer services.

In addition, tourists can also travel by chartering a boat or renting a long-tail boat from Bali Hai Pier.

Here are some additional tips for a smooth trip to Koh Larn:

• Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen.
• Bring insect repellent as there may be mosquitoes on the island.
• Bring cash as some shops and restaurants on the island may not accept credit cards.